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The Future of Technology in the Longevity Economy
Closing Keynote, 3:45-4:30pm EST, February 11, 2019
David C. Rhew, M.D., Chief Medical Officer & VP/GM Enterprise Healthcare
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David C. Rhew, M.D.
Employee of Samsung Electronics America
Conflict of Interest
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Digital Health & Seniors
Functional Status
Interpersonal Relationships
Health @ Home
Q&A
Agenda
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Compare emerging technologies that show promise in enhancing
aging
Identify areas/gaps that would benefit from new innovative
technologies for the aging population
Discuss opportunities that will advance new innovations in aging
Learning Objectives
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Digital Health Solutions (for Seniors)
Health @Home
Interpersonal
Functional Status
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Improved Functional Status
Pain
Vision
Hearing
Dementia
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Pain reduced
52%
by
Anxiety reduced
60%
by
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Virtual Reality
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Virtual Reality Impact on Pain
No VR
Yes VR
These images from an fMRI scan show areas of the brain affected by pain, and how they shrink when the
patient is immersed in a virtual reality world. (Dr. Sam Sharar/University of Washington)
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IrisVision improves vision
for macular degeneration,
RP, glaucoma and other conditions
VR for Blindness (IrisVision)
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Macular Degeneration
PRL: Preferred Retinal Locus
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OTC Hearing Aid (Automated Audiologist)
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Dementia Care
Clinical Use Cases
Memory Care
Prevent Agitation
Prevent Sundowning
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Interpersonal Relationships (MyndVR)
Intergenerational
Program
Loneliness
Social Isolation
Sense of Purpose
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Breezie
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NCOA Digital Aging Mastery Program
®
1.0
225 Low-Income Adults w Limited or No Computer Skills
Breezie-loaded Samsung Tablets with NCOA Aging Mastery
Program
®
Program kick off with 1-1 and classroom tutoring & continued
engagement through AMP classes, annual activity calendar,
weekly mentor meetings and quarterly surveys
Three month results showed improvements in Knowledge and
Skills Physical and Mental Health, Social Engagement and
Emotional Support
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Senior Monitoring (Reemo)
TASK
MANAGEMENT
SAFETY &
SECURITY
HEALTH
& WELLNESS
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40 homes/apartment
Low income w/o professional caregiver
1 part-time $12/hr home health aide
80% reduction in ER visits (7/yr to 1.5 /yr)
Proactive Care with Smart Home
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Link-HF Study
N= 100 Vets
3 months
Patch: HR, RR,
HRV, Acceleration,
Temp
Alert 11 days
before admission
ROC AUC 0.88
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Caregiver Shortage (eCaring)
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Functional Status
Interpersonal
Health @Home
Thrive Innovation Center
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Thank You
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My contact information:
Email: daverhew@gmail.com
Twitter: @drhew
Linked In: David Rhew
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